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Ear to the Ground Special
 Hear stories from this year's Ear to the Ground mentorship program. In this one-hour special, Ear to the Ground graduates reflect on personal experiences of immigration, from the challenges of African fatherhood to a day in the life of a Filipino elder care worker. Hear all the stories, and learn more about this year's rookie journalists now.



 
 
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Beyond Borders Timeline
Learn more about the history of immigration in the Chicago community on the Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders timeline. As immigration legislation and reform effects Chicago and the nation, we update the timeline. Check back and follow the progress.
About Chicago Matters
Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

Chicago Matters is made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, with programming by Chicago Public Radio, WTTW 11, the Chicago Public Library, and The Chicago Reporter.

Visit www.chicagomatters.org for more information.
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